Emotional destress from my bipolar

Post edited by: southern10, at: 05/15/2008 14:53

Welcome. I am glad you have found us. There are many wonderful people here both with bipolar, and those like you who love them.

I have bipolar, and am a recovering alcoholic. I know for me, I got sober, before, I was diagnosed with bipolar. I had to hit bottom with both diseases.

No one could get me sober. Nothing worked until, I was done. I put drugs, and alcohol before everything including my children. I have been in and out of rehab since I was 16 yrs old, and finally got sober when, I was 31 yrs old. My ex jumped of the roller coaster. He couldn't handle it anymore.

If you keep standing in the way of the bus you will continue to get hit.

If you get in the cage with an animal you will probably be attacked.

You don't have to live that way. Whether bipolar or not abuse is not acceptable. If he doesn't get help he will just get worse.

Put you health, and safety first. When a family focusses on the sick person all their attention in on them. The rest of the family gets sick, too.

It's your turn, now. Hang in there. We are here for you. Keep posting.

My answer to your question is: Yes, hitting rock bottom will make him see himself, the problem is, What is his bottom? Will he drag you down to this low with him? How long before he hits that bottom? Sounds like you should worry about YOUR SANITY. All the love and support will not change him, he has to do that on his own.

Hugs Dreux